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Karak,
one of the major and most ancient cities in Jordan and the Arab World, lies in a place where the
scenery changes from the urban to the rural and, as one moves further south, to
desert areas with charming views. One of
the world’s ancient cities, Karak is inheritor and protector of many
civilizations— Nabatean, Roman, Islamic and Arabic. Located on top of lofty mountains, the city
tells the story of bygone civilizations.
MU main campus was built in the historic Mu’tah town
in an area adjacent to the site where the Mu’tah Battle took place between the
Muslims and the Byzantines in 631 AD (12 AH.), and though the Muslims did not
win the battle because outnumbered, they showed valor and fortitude in fighting
for their cause and skills in military tactics.
The name of the University was meant by His Majesty the late King to
commemorate this historic event in the Islamic history and to symbolize the
values of the battle.
The main campus incorporates the two wings and
contains most of the colleges of the university. The Colleges of Medicine and Nursing are
located on the medical campus, about 7 km from the main campus, and The College
of Agriculture is located 25 km away from the main campus in a rural area. The Military Wing College of Nursing is
located in
Mu’tah
Town is a small town where one knows everybody but large enough to lose
oneself. It is a place where students
find a safe and supportive community. As
the main campus is placed literally on the borders of the town center, students
and faculty have easy access to shops, restaurants, cafes and housing, which
are within walking distance. A quiet and serene area, the
environment is really conductive to study with students learning and relaxing
in a beautiful landscaped area.
The region provides a
wonderful opportunity for sightseeing and tours of archeological sites. A visitor would be infatuated with the
diversity of the history and geography of the region that bespeaks of past
civilizations, beautiful natural landscape and the harmonious co-existence of
man and nature. The Karak Castle
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